Courtesy of A3 Performance, a SwimSwam partner.
In a sport that’s dominated by long-standing industry giants, A3 Performance is carving its own lane with its newest tech suit, PRANA – and swimmers are taking notice.
Starting with Katharine Berkoff’s American record-smashing race in the 50 backstroke, PRANA made its global debut at the 2025 World Aquatic Championships. Since then, A3’s newest tech suit has caught the attention of some of the world’s fastest swimmers. At this year’s World Aquatics World Cup, PRANA was the suit of choice for Katharine Berkoff, Anna Peplowski, Alex Shackell, Phoebe Bacon, and Patrick Sammon – just to name a few. The feedback from athletes has been overwhelmingly positive:
“The first time I tried the PRANA suit, I felt very sleek in the water. I love the way it fits and feels when competing!” says Anna Peplowski, Olympic silver-medalist and US National Team member swimming with the Indiana Hoosiers.
“Wearing the closed-back PRANA for my backstroke events, I felt a real difference in how connected and balanced I felt in my stroke. I still can’t get over how great it felt on my upper body and how open I was still able to feel in my shoulders. It’s an awesome suit!” says Phoebe Bacon, 2x Olympian, World Champion silver-medalist, and US National Team member swimming with the Wisconsin Badgers.
Katharine Berkoff (photo: Jack Spitser)
It’s no surprise that swimmers are loving PRANA, given that athlete feedback is the biggest driver for A3’s innovation. ”Our mission was to develop technology that supported the athlete at all levels. We let the athletes tell us what they wanted and needed, and then built the most advanced racing suit in the world,” says Dan Meinholz, Founder and CEO of A3 Performance.
The suit’s adoption by top-tier competitors is helping shift the conversation in competitive swimming and highlighting the importance of mind-body connection for optimal performance. PRANA goes beyond raw speed and compression, using first-of-its-kind technology to enhance body awareness, flow, and fluidity in the water. By wearing a suit designed to strengthen the mental and physical connection, swimmers can approach every race with greater consistency, confidence, and control.
To learn more about A3 Performance and shop PRANA, visit A3performance.com.
Alex Shackell and Regan Smith (Photo: Mike Lewis)
About A3 Performance:
A3 Performance is a leading provider of high-performance swimwear and training gear, committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the sport. With a focus on excellence, A3 Performance empowers athletes to achieve their highest potential.
A3 Performance has been a SwimSwam partner since 2012.
